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Recalling the Bears' Historic 1985 Season
[Editor’s note: This article is from The Spun’s “Then and Now” magazine, featuring interviews with more than 50 sports stars of yesteryear. Order your copy online today, or pick one up at retail racks and newsstands nationwide.] The year was 1985.
Kevin Byard News / ChiCitySports / December 11
Chicago Bears’ Kevin Byard issues strong challenge to teammates ahead of Browns game
Sunday against the Cleveland Browns has the makings of a litmus test for the Chicago Bears. How head coach Ben Johnson’s club turns the page from the gutting disappointment of a last-second loss to the division-rival Green Bay Packers, off an interception in the end zone off quarterback Caleb Williams could define where the Bears go from here.
D.J. Moore News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 11
Bears find little fault with Caleb Williams-to-DJ Moore connection
The Bears haven't forgotten about DJ Moore even though it sometimes seems like it. Wide receiver Rome Odunze was back at practice Thursday on a limited basis after a foot injury, and his absence had seemed like an ideal time for the passing game to lean more on their highly paid veteran receiver.
The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz
How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards after turning 35 years old can you name in five minutes?
Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / December 11
‘Taking Our Lumps’ Chicago Bears’ Ben Johnson opens up on turning the page from Packers loss
Sunday against the Cleveland Browns represents a sneakily big test for head coach Ben Johnson and the Chicago Bears. While the game will hold little weight
The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season
All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.
Rome Odunze News / ChiCitySports / December 11
Rome Odunze gearing towards week 15 return for Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze has led the team in touchdown receptions and targets all season. The second year wide receiver has developed huge chemistry with quarterback Caleb Williams, becoming the quarterback’s go to receiver.
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 11
Why the Bears’ playoff hopes cannot afford a loss to the Browns
One might not think so just by looking at the opponent, but this week’s game against the Cleveland Browns is a must-win contest for the Chicago Bears. If you don’t want to take my word for it, just take a look at the numbers.
NFL News / ChiCitySports / December 11
How Chicago Bears can leave mediocre past in the rearview vs. Cleveland Browns
Sunday might not meet the traditional definition of a “big game” for the Chicago Bears, but there are some pretty big stakes on the line for head coach Ben Johnson’s team.
NFL News / Total Apex Sports / December 11
Chicago Bears DC Dennis Allen Talks ‘Significant Challenges’ In Facing Shedeur Sanders
As the Chicago Bears prepare to face the Cleveland Browns this Sunday, rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders has captured the full attention of their defense.
NFL News / Field Level Media / December 11
Deep freeze: Wind chill could hit 20 below for Browns-Bears on Sunday
Tony Medlin might not be a household name around the NFL, but the Chicago Bears equipment manager is quite popular around team headquarters in the northern
Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / December 11
Chicago Bears’ most important player on the field won’t be Caleb Williams vs. Cleveland Browns
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has given head coach Ben Johnson and the rest of the franchise plenty to be optimistic about this season. Having
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Chicago Bears News / Last Word On Sports / December 11
The Reality: Bears Must Work Their Magic to Keep Star Defenders
Getting straight to the point, it’s going to be an extremely crucial offseason for the Chicago Bears. As it stands, the Bears only have around $1.24 million in available cap space this offseason, which is drastically smaller than what the team had in the previous offseasons.
Caleb Williams News / ChiCitySports / December 11
Bears QB Caleb Williams gets honest about losing to Packers
The Chicago Bears and quarterback Caleb Williams came up just short last week on the road against the Green Bay Packers. When all was said and done, the Bears were able to rally from a dismal first half performance, but ended up losing the game by a final score of 28-21.
Ben Johnson News / ChiCitySports / December 11
Chicago Bears: Wild stat shows how competent Ben Johnson’s staff is
The Chicago Bears enter Week 15 needing to earn a win over the dismal Cleveland Browns as they push for a playoff spot. The Bears entered Week 14 with the No.
Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / December 11
The Chicago Bears offense needs to get off on a fast start during Browns game
One of these biggest issues for the Chicago Bears’ offense is not being able to play four full quarters of football. During last Sunday’s heartbreaker to the Green Bay Packers, the Bears’ offense was flat and unable to find a rhythm.
NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 11
The key matchups suggesting Bears could struggle against Browns
A change came over the Cleveland Browns offense when Shedeur Sanders took over at quarterback. An attack mired in 5-yard passes and three-and-outs now is getting the quick strike they lacked before.
D'Andre Swift News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 11
D'Andre Swift earns shocking RB ranking as 2025 NFL playoffs inch closer
It seems like an awfully long time ago that Chicago Bears fans were clamoring for general manager Ryan Poles to upgrade the team's running back depth chart during the 2025 NFL offseason.
Chicago Bears News / A to Z Sports / December 11
Caleb Williams says the obvious about his relationship with Ben Johnson, and it shows why his development shouldn’t be a major concern
The 2025 season has been a rollercoaster experience for Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams in his first season under new head coach Ben Johnson and a highly-detailed offense.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 11
Caleb Williams, Bears face enormous test as Myles Garrett chases NFL history
Looking at their record, the Cleveland Browns (3-10) may not appear to be a big threat for the Chicago Bears (9-4) in Week 15. But they could be one of quarterback Caleb Williams toughest tests all season.
Kyler Gordon News / Chicago Bears on SI / December 11
The Bears could be without Kyler Gordon for the rest of the year
The 2025 NFL season will be one to forget for Kyler Gordon. The team re-signed the 25-year-old to a three-year, $40 million extension this offseason, making him the league's highest-paid nickelback.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 11
Shedeur Sanders addresses playing in frosty conditions vs. Bears
The Week 15 game between the Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears is on track to be one of the coldest contests ever held at Soldier Field.
NFL News / Field Level Media / December 11
Bears not viewing clash vs. floundering Browns as 'trap game'
The forecast calls for single-digit temperatures when the Chicago Bears host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon along the shores of Lake Michigan.
NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 10
Bears Signed LB Ty Summers To PS
The Chicago Bears signed LB Ty Summers to the practice squad, per the NFL transaction wire. Chicago’s practice squad now includes: WR Maurice Alexander
Ben Johnson News / A to Z Sports / December 10
Bears must brace for an eventual 'brain drain' with Ben Johnson's coaching staff, and one assistant is already being linked to a reunion
Few people around the league expected to see the kind of immediate turnaround the Chicago Bears have made in the first season under head coach Ben Johnson, inside the building is a different story.
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